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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

Atchison Champion: The Leavenwortll
Standard, edited by postmaster, says tina;
it is evident that Postmaster Villas. has n
conception of the extent of the wonderful
growth Of Kansas, and consequently has
no idea of our needed postal facilities Al
the same time the Standard laments that
the people Of Kansas did not send Dem
ocrat 10 congress from one of lis seven dis,
tric;S-a man in accord with the admins.
tration, and one who could make Our wants
known to the departments. i it possible
that the Standard wishes to he understood
that the postmaster general of the United
States is such chump that he does not
know that Kansas is a growing country
Are we also 10 understand that the depart
ments are run by a lot of stupid partisans
who viii listen to no representation on be
half of the public service unless made by
congressman of their own party
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

The editor of the Arkansas City Repub-
lican should read the Wichita EAGLE 5
editorial entitled Cities for the Bes,
Realty Values in FRIDAYS issue II is &
direct slap at the claims of Arkansas City,
and the citing of the claims Of such towns
as Birmingham. Alabama, and Chattanooga,
Tennessee. in their foolish affirmation Of
supremacy over such cities a kausaS City
and " ichiia fits the case Of our little am
bilious sand hill trading point very nicely.
The same laws govern manufacturing and
cOmmercia, interests all over the country,
The city If Winfield cannot expect tc
equal Wichita until she gets start that
will cause her 10 gain very rapidly. 81,
has the natural advantages and railroad
facilities, but Arkansas City has nothing
bus canal. ore railroad and curve Of
another Wintield Telegram
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07
MAKE JELLY OUT OF HIM.

NIr, Sullivan said he had performed
last night for the delectation Of Topeka
culture, and was on his way to Wichita to
make jelly out Of a resident of that town
who had accepted his standing offer of
81 Geo to any man who would stand NJ
before him for fou rounds. The reporter
warned him he must not use his old trick
Of smuggling on the jaw. as one blow on
the cheek of Wichita man would peel all
the skin from his knuckles, and the whistle
blew and the reporter hastily shook hands
with the only great, and jumped off the
ar.-Emporia Republican.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07
JUDGE KELLY IN THE SOUTH

From the Lawrence Journal
Judge Kelly was captured by the South
in his recent trip, and captivated by the
progress and growth Of that section He
was astounded at the development of the
last few years He was delighted with the
southern cities and speaks in the most com
plimentary term of Nashville and Chatta-
nooga OF the iron furnaces at Birming-
ham he says: In view of the narrow strip
of land which divides the coal and ore beds
in a mass of lime stone, it is not surprising
that the ever sanguine men of Birmingham
really believe that they viii be able to
make iron so cheaply as to closee up
the works of Pennsylvania, and force her
iron masters and their employees to re-
establish themselves at Birmingham. The
consequence OF this faith is wild specula-
ton in town lots, which is without a par
allel in my recollection
The judge was not little surprised to
see the little town of Admission having
direct trade with China Here he found
bales of goods marked and branded to be
shipped direct to commercial correspond
ents in China. Judge Kelly is enthusiasts
tic Of the future Of the south. He knows
that this magnificent prosperity is result
ant Of the principles Of political economy
that he has advocated all his life.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

4 lady has written from Kansas City to
friend here saying that all the talk there
is about Emporia investments, and that her
husband would be up in few days to
purchase real estate. She said ne had just
returned from Wichita and that capitalists
there were looking towards Emporia as
the city of future pro.aise This is rather
encouraging news to say the least.-Empo-
ria Globe
We'll Nrn sllortld remark
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07
THE BEST.

Kicking Bird will do up the Kansas
legislature this winter for the Wichita
EAGLE. and we PREDICT chat paper will have
a better report Of the legislature doings nj
the state capital than any paper printed in
Kansas or Observation-Disclosures Rcpubli
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

We hope that The meeting Of the Mis-
souri, legislature will afford the Kausas
City papers an opportunity Of talking
about something else other than the court
house site and Kansas politics. The
chances are, however, that it has been so
long since said papers have had anything
in their columns that their respective edi-
tors have forgotten that their is any such
state as poor old Missouri.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

The board Of trade of Hutchinson j.
sued circular Of invitation today asking al
cities Of the second class TO send represent
a1ives 10 Topeka, Monday the 18th. TO con
fer on proposed changes this season in
laws governing such cities.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

Nevada politicians are all broken upover
the announcement Of a pool amounc ihe
different candidates fer the [. =. senate.
who have signed Engagement to not spend
over 100000 each for the place. Il is
predicted thai some dark nor>c with $500.
600 Will knock the pcrsimmon.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

Mr. Gladstone celebrated the 9Th ami
versary Of his birth tho other day, and oc-
cupied several hours in reading the con
gratulatory kilograms which he received
from all over the world.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

The last speech made by Logan was on
behalf Of the soldier, The last book he read
was a biography of Gen r. T. Lee
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

The senatorial contest in Illinois prom
Uses to be frec-for-all race, but a Repub
lican will be elected.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

Il. Hatfield, Of Wichita, ought 10 be
chosen speaker Of the house lie is tie
best man for the place.-ElDorado Re
nublican
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

Phil Armour says that it may be true
that his meats and mock butter have been
boycct'ed by the knights of Labor but that
his sales give m evidence Of decreasing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

Michael Davitt, the distinguished Irish
agitator, has just married charming
American girl. Lord Randolph Church
i'll committed that Praiscworihy actiony years
ago; so did elcmenceau who runs French
polite, and Gen. Boulangcr who runs the
French army An American wife is a great
helm
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

The Leaveaworth Times advises several
capitalists Of hat city who are contemplate
ing investments in Wichita. to STAY at
home as Lcayenworth viii have a boom
herself next spring The advice seems
sensible and worthy of the Times. hut if
they will come to Wichita it is gratifying
TO be able to assure them that success awaits
fhaln
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

Gen. Logan left bat one sen. The FIRE
Guen' mention Of Manning Logan" and
John \ Logan. If, has caused good
deal of misconccplion. Manning Logan is
the name Of the son rs he was chri>teneI.
When be entered West Point. a; the re
quest OF his mother. his name was put
down as 'Jehn A. Logan. Jr."
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

As said tllc governor Of Sou;h Carolina
10 h" governor Of North Carolina, so can
say the nine goyernols Of Kansas when
they meet at Topeka drug store next
week: Its long time between drinks. -"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07
HOMEOPATHY AND RELIGIOUS
SCIENCE.

Well, we should remark.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07

OFYTCE-Rss Er-s Sraie ss Dca~tAs are size
~ u. Water street t-s- Dccxxre ard First
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-07
Grand Clearing Sale !

Mrs. Nj. kLENTZ
Will sell until all are sold Hats from PC to 81 worth
twice the money. Hand KNIT all wool hoods, pc
and 5c. \ full line Of Cloaks, Underwear. COrsets
Bustle, HandkerchieiS Chores. Ostrich Feathers,
Birds. Wings. Ribbons. NelveJs, PlusheS, AsJra-
chans. Ladies come early - secure bargains
VI. KLENlZ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-02

CALCUTTA. Aug. 1.-Advices from Candahar
atate that the Ameer of Afehanistan has caused
proclamation TO be posted in the bazaar in that
city informing his subjects that the British gov
ernrnent is holding six infantry divisions, each
consisting OF nine regiments, with cavalry and
artillery. in readiness to march into Afgbanis-
tan to suppress the revolt of the Ameer's ene-
mics in the interior. The proclamation adds:
81 can suppress the Ghizais without them, but
they remain ready in Russia takes advant-
age of the re beiliop to invade the country" The
Ameer invites the rebels to return to their
homes, and says he will only punish the chiefs
the insurrection. He warns Great Britain
against permitting Ayoub Khan to approach the
frontier. The opponents of the Ameer explain
that in issuing the proclamation the Ameer is
playing his last trump card. he finds the peo-
pie value his advance with England more than
they value the Ameer himself
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-02
PRINCE ERTSTOFF.
OneEof Mrs. Leslies's Admirers Candidate
for the Bulgarian Throne.

Onefof Mrs. Leslies's Admirers Candidate
for the Bulgarian Throne.
Cable Special to New York sun.
According to St. Petersburg telegram in the
Paris Gaulois the candidate for Bulgaria's
throne is none other than Prince Georges Eris-
toff DeGourie, the descendant OF George XIII,
last King of Georgia and whom Mrs. Frank
Leslie, of New York recently refused to marry.
Mrs. Leslie is of course, most interested and
wrote to her asking whether the suddenly
frightened prospects of her prineely admirer
would have any influence upon her, and whether
the prospect of becoming Princess of Bulgaria.
the wife Of the reigning sovereign and q royal
highness would induce her to reconsider her re-
fusal TO become Princess Eristoff DeGourie
From conversations which have had with Mrs.
Leslie can venture to assert that she woud not
change her mind about keeping clear of titled
gentlemen. even with the prospect before her
eyes of correcting her proof-sheass the throne.
ana of the big boom which must accrue to her
Popular Monthly and her Illustrated Weekly
by having sovereign for editor Mrs. Leslie
has told me she would never abandon actual
newspaper work. no matter if she prin-
cess How effete monarchs would be stirred up
by the advent among them of bustlng sbusI-
ness woman like Mrs. Leslie
The prospect opened is interesting i know
that the Princes new prospects have not made
him proud, FOR have seen a letter addressed to
thoroughly understands. The Prince observes
'Jai toujours eDsendu que femme await
des charmes irresistibles.r meaning that Mrs.
Leslie had the "charmes irresistibles," and be
tells what deep hold her charms have npon him.
He bsgs his friend to tell him all about Mrs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-02
RECORD OF THE DEMOCRATS.

what Has Resulted from Complying with
the Howl fer "OpenIng the Books"
Washington Special
The Democratic cry, 'open the books" which
was renewed when a deficiency was discovered
in the accounts of the late financial clerk Of the
Patent Office, has subsided suddenly and COM
pleteiy. Was it because of the further discov
cry that some 90 per cent. OF the shortage was
in the pockets of certain Democratic clerks and
officials in the Interior Department., to whom is
had been loaned within Abe last two vearsl Re-
peated efforts to obtain list of all officials and
clerks Republicans and Democrats, who were
thus indebted have been repulsed by Secretary
Lamar and his assistants. but list of clerks
who contributed to Republican campaign sund
several years ago. and which had no bearing
the matter, was furnished to Democratic news
papers as soon as discovered. Probably ali the
facts will come out eventually. The examin
tion of the accounts of other disbursDg Of
fcers was wise rrecautlon, although taken
pretty late, considering the eager anxiety shown
three years ago by Mr.. Hendricks and his
friends to ''open the books" Thus far the only
discrepancy discovered was in the case of dis
bursing clerk, who is a Democratic appointee or
the present administration, and whose cash
was found short some 800 The examiners,
however, are strongly OF the opinion that
the discrepancy was due to clerical error, and
pointed TO the fact that the clerk had disbursed
some $500. 900 in the past two years. The ac-
counts OF the dlsburs1ng clerks OF the Interior
Department., who have disbursed about $6, ,000. 900
per apnum for many years past, were found
correct to a penny. 1t may be rememb bercd
that the count of money in the Treasury when
it was turned to Mr.. Jordan disclosed
apparent deficiency of two cents, but that the
money was afterward found IN dark corner of
the vault. Well, when the recent count was
completed on the transfer from MIR. Jordan to
Mr.. Hyatt. shortage of g. so was discovered,
and a clerk required to make uD ths de-
iciency. This, of course, was in addition to the
amount which he had been assessed as his share
of the cost of that magnificent silver punch
bowl and adle which was given TO the retiring
Treasurer by his grateful ard admiring subor-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-02
BARON SEILLIERES.
The Prosecuted Nobleman in New York-Hov
He Was Tortured in Mad House.

NEW YORK, Aug. L-Baron Raymcnd Sell
Heres. of Paris, whose recent eccentricities have
perplexed Paris and New York, arrived on the
LaGascogne yesterday from Havre To re-
porter OF the Herald the Baron gave a full and
clear statement of his wrongs, which was sup
plemented. upon his authority, by his intimate
friend and fellow voyager. IA. Joseph Baudrais
In the course OF long conversation with him
and NJ. Baudrais, the story of how the modern
lettre de cachet and oubliette system is operated
in France came out with occasional and thrill
ing emphasis. Those who know something of
the affair from cable advices will remember that
she Baron arrived in France from the United
States in May, that he was trcked into placing
himself in the power of his enemies and that he
was confined in a private lunatic asylum at
Vanves. conducted by DR. F'alret, from the 18th
of that month until the 10Th of July. or sixty
two days and nights Once within the walls of
the asylum he was for the time being as com
pietey lost to the world as if he had been buried
deep In dungeon under the tower of Vincennes
It was two days, even. before his friends were
certain that he had been locked up in an asylum.
He was placed In a strait jacket immediately,
and hy ypodermc injections of drugs were made by
force. Their effect was TO produce an
abnormal cerebral excitement accom-
panied by confusion of ideas
While he was in this state physician named
Montet, an authority on insanity and a medi-
cal reporter, were posted beband and
the Baron vas goaded to anger and intemperate
words by DR. Falret The rtiporr, after this ex-
animation, was to the effect ahat DIR. Seilleres
was raving mad Then followed a delicate sys-
tenn of torture. On the prettnse of treating him
for disease of the nerves, acids We're EMPLOYED
TO burn the flesh off his back. The Baron
brought away shirt which he wore, and il is
all charged with the corroding LIQUID He was
peset oJ the constant fear that he would be
poisoned and his friends think that but for this
Tear he surely would have been. For some davs
ne refused all food excepting some goats milk
which he himself drew from the udder of the an.
imel, and water crosses which he gathered from
o. small brook that ran through the garden of
the establishments Finally he convinced his
Keepers tnat he would not eat anything else un-
less they first tasted it and this thereafter was
the rule OF procedure. Finally the press Of the
United States and France took the matter M.
and he was released friend OF the Baron last
night said: Il am confident that if the press of
France had not taken up the cause of the Baron
he might have remained until his death in secret
con fneInent, and his fate would forever hava re-
m aimed a fearful mystery all but his exultinr
ems
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-02
THE. 1GLECTION IN KENTUCKY
La d.y Returns Show Considerable Re-
publican Gains Over the Vote of 1884.
The Labor Vote Comes Out Strong in Coving-
ington and Newport-Indication That
Buckner Will Have $4,000 Majority.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Aug. 1.-The returns from
the interior of the State. so far received, ndi-
Gates very large Republican gain. Returns
from two-thirds of the precincts in the city of
Louisville show Democratic gains. Kenton
county, a part of Mr.. Carlisles district, includ-
ing Covngton, shows that the Union Labor
party polied much larger vote than the Re-
publicans, the Democrats polling about their
usual vote. Prohibition is defeated in jefferson
county, including Louisviiie
Returns from county towns in the State, Civ
Ing county returns far received, show
Republican gains. compared with the vote polled
for Blaine, follows: Frankfort, $50; Lam
caster, $50; Franklin. $50; Eminence, 20;
Sheperdsviile. from 800 to l, 900; Maysvile, $50;
Owensboro, 175; Central City, 400 Hopkinsviile,
$50; Stanford, 50O-the Republicans carving
the county for the first time it's history.
Lexington gives majority of SO for General
Buckner-the first time 1t has ever been carried
by Democratic candidate for Governor.
Bardstown, Bowling Green. and Danville all
report Democratic gains.
Meagre returns from the State indicate Repub-
lican gains but the Democratic estimated ma
jorIty will be from twenty-five to thirty Five
thousand. General Buckner appears to have
run ahead of his ticket, and the Democratic
losses are mainly il local contests.
The vote for holding a constitutional conven-
ton was large, but the question will not likely
carry The Legislature will be largely Dem o.
cratic and will elect United States Senator, in
January, succeed Senator Beck.
NEWPORT, KY, Aug 1.-Returns from nearly
al! voting precincts in Campbell county elect the
Union Labor candidates by msjorities ranging
from 400 to 700.
CovINGToN, Ky. Aug. 1-At midnight, re-
turns indicate that Egan, United Labor caud,-
date for the Legislature, is elected in the Second
district. and Meyers. Dem J. for Representative
in the Third District. For State Senator the vote
is very close that it is uncertain whether
Gaebel. tDem.] or FiEneil, Rep.l. has received
a majority.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-02
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

Padded and Painted Marquis Taught
Lesson in Good Manners.
Paris Special TO New York World.
A very unpleasant incident occurred at the
Hotel Continental yesterday. certain
quis, very much padded and painted. has been
for some time past behaving in an extremely
dsaereeable manner to the American ladies
stopping at that hotel. He haunts the corridors,
oehng the ladies they pass, and several
occasions has dared to send insolent notes to his
victims. The ladies for the most part have
suffered this insolence rather than make pub
lie scandal. Last Wednesday as Mrs. Compton,
of Cincinnati, a young and handsome married
woman, was passing the cafe of the hotel a note
was suddenly thrust into her hands. It
tanned most passionate declarations of love, and
demanded rendezvous for that night. Mrs.
Compton gave the note to her husband VINO
quietly handed it to the police. The marquis
arrested, but pleaded hard that. the
request of Mr. Compton, who did not wish the
matter to get into the papers, he was released
writing ample apology. He has also been
warned keep away from the Continental in
future Since the affair several American ladies
have confessed to having been annoyed in a
similar manner. The marquis is tail, rather
good looking through his paint. and wears
eye-elass. He is said to belong TO an excellent
family in Paris.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-02
BOULANGER-FERRY.
The Duel Will Take PIace To-Eorrow, Un-
less NJ. Ferry Apologies.

The Duel Will Take Place To- Morrow. I'm
less NJ. Ferry Apologies.
Special to the Indianapolis journal
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The duel between General
Boolangerand NJ Ferry will be fought on Wednes-
day, instead of Tuesday. as at first arranged,
unless NJ. Ferry apologies, which nobody be-
lieves he will do. Indeed, he couldn't very we'll
do SO if he wanted to. since he is egged on by
the army of alleged French statesmen, who are
afraid of General Boulanger and should he
back down now he would, without doubt be as
dead politically though Boulanger had put a
bullet through his heart. The place of meeting
has been decided upon by the seconds of the
spective principals. but to avoid publicity and
possible interruption it will only be known to
those Immediately concerned in the combat.
M. Ferry has finally chosen Deputies Raynal
and Proust as his seconds. and the seconds of
General Boulanger met these gentlemen at the
residence of NJ Proust tonight to decide upon
the conditions of The duel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-02
JAY GOULD's NEW VENTURE.
English Capitalists Surprised Over the Al
legged Move of the Big Spectator.

English Capitalists Surprised Over the AL
legged Move of the Big Spectator.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The published statement
that Jay Gould had. in conjunction with ring
of silver spectators, established an American
Chinese bank in Shanghai, created a great
sation here. All the afternoon papers com
ment freely on the story. and generally in
clined to believe there something in it. The
Pail Mall Gazette hesitates to believe that the
conditions under which the bank is established,
especially to its sweeping power in the ad-
ministraton of the fiscal affairs Of the Chinese
government are correctly stated. but SAYS the
statement as to amount of capital is undoubtedly
true. Still, it thinks the news ought to- have
first from New York instead of being
cabed from London. but candidly adds that it
would be very bad for English fnanciers it the
report should be confirmed
Lord Salisbury. replying to request from
Lord Rosebery to confirm contradict the
port that American capitalists have founded
A Inerican- Chinese bank at Shanghai said to-day
th at he had no information the subject whatso-
e FER, though the matter not properly
nat should come under the notice of the Foreign
Office. The British agent at Shanghai possibly
cid not think it worthy of notice.